Bonbonniere Wedding Gift Ideas

• Guests generally remember a wedding when they get a thoughtful, little gift or bonbonniere that they can take home with them. Now you don't have to spend a lot of money on these presents as many of then you can get in bulk online or from a $2 discount shop.
• Alternatively you can save money by making your own wedding gifts or getting a friend or family member who is artistically inclined to make the bonbonniere gifts or wedding centerpieces.
• When you are ordering your wedding bonbonniere make sure that you have enough for all of your guests, plus a few spares. This way you can ensure that everyone gets one to take home and you will also have some left over to keep for yourselves as mementos.
• Before you decide on a bonbonniere wedding gift think about whether you want a tasty treat for your guests to enjoy, a practical present they they will be able to use or a special keepsake that they will treasure forever.
• Some ideas for bonbonniere wedding presents which guests can enjoy on the night include:
  - The traditional 5 sugared almonds which represent health, wealth, happiness, long life & fertility.
  - If you want something more contemporary then try heart shaped chocolates or lollies.
  - Another great bonbonniere wedding gift is a small decorative cardboard box filled with fudge or cookies.
• Some wedding bonbonnieres can have a double function and also be used a name place cards including:
  - Individual cupcakes with the guests' name printed in icing on the cupcake.
  - Personalised mugs or glasses with the guests' name on them.
  - Personalised coasters with the guests' name on them.
  - Small individual photo frames with the insert displaying the guests' name.
• Other practical bonbonniere wedding gift ideas include:
  - Scented candles or candle holders.
  - Tiny teddy bears for the ladies and stubby holders for the gents.
  - Mini potted plants.
  - Small bottles of wine (you can even get creative labels made for the wine bottle).
  - Decorative wine bottle stoppers or corkscrews.
  - Bath salts or heart shaped scented soaps.
  - You can even make your own make wine glass bracelets or key rings.
• Get crafty and make your own little packets of pot pourri as gifts to your guests. You can read here how to create this type of Creative Ideas for Pot Pourri.
• Make sure the MC or wedding host reminds everyone to take their bomboniere wedding gifts home with them at the end of the night, as there is nothing more disappointing than having lots of your thoughtful wedding gifts left behind.